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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
4
A concise note describes tides and a summer retreat linked to a long green valley setting with a distinctive landscape. The text mentions nature scenes and seasonal activity as readers observe quiet coastal rhythms and leisure traditions.
In Munich officials pressure Consul John Gaffney to resign over partisan wartime tensions. A truce is urged for Alr Souls' day as memory of dead soldiers is observed. Washington reports a U S plot theme and labor unrest surfaces in Chicago with 2 000 harment workers on strike and strikers claiming 25 000.
A playful patchwork of local headlines and remarks cites a Star headline about chopping a fence and jokes about cooking cutlets. The chatter questions fence fuss, municipal boards in park decisions, and mentions Swiftwater Bill Gates with nods to absent coverage.
For the first time ever Chinese shipbuilders will construct three steamers for European countries. George Cotterill seeks a charter amendment to create a position titled chief of works. If the title were chief of words, it would hint Cotterill desires the post. A Detroit federal court enjoins Kellogg Toasted Corn Flakes Co from fixing retail prices.
Teddy Roche, police commissioner of Frisco, cites four lotteries in the town. H. W. North, Everett state G A R commander, says 20 Washington men will join today's parade in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Dora Riddel, Seattle state head of Women's Relief Corps, also attends. Policemen's band left for the capital. The clock story and other notes follow with various local items and brief updates.
Letter writers accuse a Tacoma firm of hiring nonwhite workers over white locals during Everett street paving. A taxpayer condemns age 40 limits denying city work, while another letter praises The Star for editorial stance against police corruption.
The article argues the fate of Europe hinges on Balkan states amid a global war. It notes Vilna fallen, Russia retreat risks, and a stalled Western front. It discusses German moves toward Constantinople, Swiss resistance, and Balkan leverage through possible Balkan league and Italian aid, warning of decisive outcomes.
A Seattle health inspector reports a man fined for spitting on the sidewalk highlighting the spread risk of tuberculosis. Authorities urge strict enforcement of the anti spitting rule to prevent disease and protect public health amid warnings about undiagnosed infections.
Delegates from the National Association of Yeggmen Fraternal Order of Pickpockets and Sneak Thieves union Chapter 204 met in Seattle for a convention and lectures. Clinics demonstrated safe breaking and stealing techniques at 711 Weller St and a lecture on Turkish Rugs at Frank E Burns residence Three Tree Point. A subcommittee tested efficiency by slipping $5 from a purse owned by Mrs M B Fielding at 1416 Seventh Ave.
Police learned of the convention early in the morning and sought to extend a general invitation to visiting delegates and offer the municipal all to assist.
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